Alarmierende Zahlen: Jeder fünfte Wiener lebt in Armut

On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed worldwide. In Vienna, around 400,000 people are threatened by poverty, resulting in a high density of at-risk households, as reported by ORF. According to information from Volkshilfe, about 1.5 million people across Austria, which corresponds to 17 percent of the population, are at risk of poverty. The situation is particularly severe in Vienna: here, about one in five people is affected.

Alarming Poverty Statistics in Vienna and Austria

The latest survey from 2023 shows that especially people with AMS income are affected by a high poverty rate. Particularly vulnerable groups include single parents, non-Austrian Viennese, as well as young adults and minors. In 2024, almost 150,000 Viennese received minimum security, with more than half of them not originating from Austria.

NGOs Warn Against Cuts in Minimum Security

A worrying development is the planned cut in minimum security, especially for those with subsidiary protection. This group will in the future fall under the responsibility of basic care, which will have significant impacts for those affected.

NGOs like Diakonie have expressed criticism of the announced measures. Diakonie Director Maria Katharina Moser warned of the far-reaching consequences: "The sudden withdrawal of minimum security will mean for those affected that they will no longer be able to pay their rents, thus falling into rent arrears and being threatened with eviction. Overall, this step leads to acute poverty and homelessness and further worsens their chances of education, participation, and integration."

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